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Originally Posted by Anthony2
Is it unhealthy to wear a sweat suit (only the top half) over a shirt and then wear a nylon jacket over that in 70-80 degree weather? I sweat A LOT (to the point where my entire shirt is soaked and needs to be twist-dried)! As long as I'm staying hydrated, will the above have a negative long or short term effect on my body?
What's the point of that? Sweat isn't pure water; you're losing a lot of electrolytes that way as well. You can use an electrolyte drink to replace them as you ride, but why not just reduce/prevent the problem in the first place?
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